UM — Is UM a Scrabble Word?
UM is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
U = 1 + M = 3 = 4 points in Scrabble. UM is a common English word. On a triple-word square it is worth 12 points; in Words With Friends it scores 6 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to UM
Hooks let you play a word alongside UM and score both. UM takes 10 front hooks and 2 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + UM)
- BUM7
- CUM7
- GUM6
- HUM8
- LUM5
- MUM7
- RUM5
- SUM5
- VUM8
- YUM8
Back hooks (UM + letter)
- UMM7
- UMP7
Reversed, UM becomes MU, which is also valid.
3 letter words containing UM (12)
- MUM7
- SUM5
- CUM7
- GUM6
- BUM7
- RUM5
- HUM8
- UMM7
- YUM8
- UMP7
- LUM5
- VUM8
4 letter words starting with UM (2)
- UMBO8
- UMPS8
5 letter words starting with UM (9)
- UMAMI9
- UMBEL9
- UMBER9
- UMBOS9
- UMBRA9
- UMIAC9
- UMIAK11
- UMIAQ16
- UMPED10
About this word check
Two-letter words like UM are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is UM a Scrabble word?
Yes. UM is valid in TWL06 and scores 4 points.
Is UM valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. UM is in the ENABLE word list and scores 6 WWF points.
How many points is UM?
It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.
Is UM a two-letter word?
Yes. UM has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to UM?
Front hooks: BUM, CUM, GUM, HUM, LUM, MUM, RUM, SUM, VUM, YUM. Back hooks: UMM, UMP.
How is UM scored?
U = 1 + M = 3 = 4 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.